Chitosan (MW 150000)

Chitosan (MW 150000) (Deacetylated chitin (MW 150000) ) is a polycationic linear polysaccharide derived from chitin with the molecular weight of 150000. Chitosan is an versatile biomaterial because of its non-toxicity, low allergenicity, biocompatibility and biodegradability. Chitosan also has antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[9012-76-4]

Product Name Alternative

Deacetylated chitin (MW 150000) ; Poly (D-glucosamine) (MW 150000)

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302

Target

Bacterial; Fungal

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Cancer; Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/chitosan-mw-150000.html

Solubility

0.1 M HCl : 16.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; adjust pH to 2 with HCl; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](N)[C@H](O[C@H]3[C@H](O)[C@@H](N)[C@H](O)O[C@@H]3CO)O[C@@H]2CO)[C@H](N)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O.[n].[MW150000]

Molecular Weight

150000 (Average)

Precautions

H302

References & Citations

[1]Laure Gibot, et al. Anticancer properties of chitosan on human melanoma are cell line dependent. Int J Biol Macromol. 2015 Jan;72:370-9.|[2]Randy Chi Fai Cheung, et al. Chitosan: An Update on Potential Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications. Mar Drugs. 2015 Aug 14;13 (8) :5156-86.|[3]Shyr-Yi Lin, et al. Chitosan prevents the development of AOM-induced aberrant crypt foci in mice and suppressed the proliferation of AGS cells by inhibiting DNA synthesis. J Cell Biochem. 2007 Apr 15;100 (6) :1573-80.